ETF INVESTING WisdomTree branches out
MarketWatch -
in the late 1990s as a prime example of cap-weighting's weakness. They say the blue-chip index became packed with soaring technology and dot-com companies that were bid up to unsustainable levels. Since it weights companies by size, the index became skewed to technology and fell heavily when the tech bubble burst.
2006-06-18
Childhood Obesity - Moms Weigh in on Heavy Topic; Former
Emediawire (press release), WA -
These days, we hear a lot about how tough it is to get kids out of the house, away from high-tech gismos and gadgets, and playing outdoors. Unlike previous generations, it is almost impossible to get kids jazzed about donning roller skates, riding a bicycle, or even taking a nature hike. As a result, the obesity rate has more than doubled among American preschoolers and adolescents, and tripled in American children ages 6 to 11 (Mayo Clinic, February 24, 2006). But there is hope! We asked a dozen TRIMSPA moms, who were between 35 and 80 pounds overweight just one year ago, to share how their family’s eating and exercise habits have been successfully redirected since they lost their weight. By incorporating some of their simple and fun techniques, you too can influence good eating habits and an active lifestyle in your children.
2006-06-16
Boeing, Lehman Brothers, Goldman Sachs, Bear Stearns, Terremark
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2006-06-15
UK Stocks Including BP, Shell Fall on Oil; BHP, Rio Advance
Bloomberg -
ISoft Plc (IOT LN) gained 2 pence, or 3.6 percent, to 57.25 pence. The software maker, whose shares have lost 86 percent this year, said Chief Executive Officer Tim Whiston resigned because he was concerned that remaining at the company may lead to ``unhelpful distraction.'' John Weston, ISoft's chairman, will take on the duties of CEO until a replacement is appointed.
2006-06-14
Falls on Wall Street, Japan drag market down - again
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2006-06-13
Tiffany Stock Up After Analyst Upgrade
Houston Chronicle, United States -
Rifkin pointed out in a note to investors that Tiffany has raised its prices twice since the beginning of 2005 to offset rising commodity costs _ but sales have remained constant. If prices for precious metals stabilize, he wrote, Tiffany's gross merchandise margins could improve.
2006-06-11
Australian Stocks Advance, Led by National Australia, Westpac
Bloomberg -
BHP Billiton Ltd. (BHP AU) rose 12 cents, or 0.5 percent, to A$26.67. The world's biggest miner had its earnings estimates raised by Merrill Lynch & Co. after the broker increased metal price forecasts. BHP's 2006 net profit estimate was raised 5 percent to $10.5 billion and 2007 increased 29 percent to $13.4 billion, by Vicky Binns, a Sydney-based analyst, in a report today. She rates the stock ``buy.''
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